Environmental Planning Intern: Climate & Air Quality

Kimley-Horn; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Kimley-Horn in Sacramento, California invites Planning students to join our office in Summer 2027. This is not a remote position.

The role involves developing environmental analyses in Air Quality, Energy, Noise, or Greenhouse Gas/Climate Change, applying models and current data to support CEQA/NEPA regulatory processes. Responsibilities include solving complex problems with project managers, preparing precise quantitative analyses, gaining fluency in applicable regulations, communicating

Qualifications

• Exposure to CEQA, NEPA, and/or Clean Air Act regulatory frameworks.
• Academic background in planning/environmental fields with emphasis on data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems with project managers and cross-team collaboration.
• Prepare quantitative analyses meeting scientific and legal standards.
• Develop fluency with air quality, greenhouse gas, and noise regulations and Kimley-Horn practices.
• Communicate methods and results to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct site visits and field noise measurements.

Skills

Air quality knowledge

Regulatory awareness

Quantitative analysis

Education

Planning degree (Bachelors/Masters)

Environmental science background

Job description

Kimley-Horn in Sacramento, California invites Planning students to join our office in Summer 2027. This is not a remote position.

The role involves developing environmental analyses in Air Quality, Energy, Noise, or Greenhouse Gas/Climate Change, applying models and current data to support CEQA/NEPA regulatory processes. Responsibilities include solving complex problems with project managers, preparing precise quantitative analyses, gaining fluency in applicable regulations, communicating